# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=172 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 173 --- ## [IOC Announces 5 New Sports for Tokyo Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ioc-announces-5-new-sports-for-tokyo-olympics/761683)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2016, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ioc-announces-5-new-sports-for-tokyo-olympics/761683 "2016-08-09T00:45:58Z")
Story here. Baseball and softball are fine. Surfing is OK I guess. But Rock climbing? ROCK CLIMBING?? --- ## [Best Smart Phone For Pokemon Go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-smart-phone-for-pokemon-go/760838)
**Author:** [@Raid1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raid1982)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-smart-phone-for-pokemon-go/760838 "2016-07-26T04:00:54Z")
Hi all. I just trashed my pretty well used iPhone 5, so I’m in the market for a new phone. I’ve still got a way to go on my contract so it may have to be used second hand phone from the classified ads or something simila… --- ## [Russia should be banned from the Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-should-be-banned-from-the-olympics/762108)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2016, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-should-be-banned-from-the-olympics/762108 "2016-08-08T04:31:09Z")
When their national anti-doping agency actively encouraged cheating, covered up for cheating, and even developed new methods of tampering with previously “tamper proof” urine containers, there is no way to know if anyone… --- ## [Where in Europe is Team Handball popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-in-europe-is-team-handball-popular/762060)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-in-europe-is-team-handball-popular/762060 "2016-08-08T03:48:52Z")
I really enjoy this sport during the Olympics. Where in Europe is it popular? Is it mainly international play among European nations or is there also club level play? Seems like it might be a fun event to attend next tim… --- ## [Does the home plate umpire actually yell "Play ball!" to start the game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-home-plate-umpire-actually-yell-play-ball-to-start-the-game/761899)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-home-plate-umpire-actually-yell-play-ball-to-start-the-game/761899 "2016-08-06T23:23:00Z")
Or does he just point to the pitcher as if to say, “All right, let’s get started”? --- ## [If I said "Match Game", who immediately springs to mind? (think of them before opening this topic)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-said-match-game-who-immediately-springs-to-mind-think-of-them-before-opening-this-topic/761787)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-said-match-game-who-immediately-springs-to-mind-think-of-them-before-opening-this-topic/761787 "2016-08-06T23:12:05Z")
Well? Who was it you thought of? Poll coming, give me time to write it. --- ## [Alcohol sales at Euro soccer games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alcohol-sales-at-euro-soccer-games/761842)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alcohol-sales-at-euro-soccer-games/761842 "2016-08-06T20:39:47Z")
I noticed the British premier league has a policy that you can buy alcohol but you cannot drink it within sight of the field. Do France, Germany, etc. have similar policies for alcohol? --- ## [Paige Spiranac golf, trick shot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paige-spiranac-golf-trick-shot/761940)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paige-spiranac-golf-trick-shot/761940 "2016-08-06T14:54:58Z")
This is pretty cool. Great use of her, uh natural assets. :wink: Not an easy shot either. --- ## [Trump: The board game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-the-board-game/761701)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-the-board-game/761701 "2016-08-06T00:15:19Z")
Anyone ever play this? It came out in the late 80’s I think. I remember my friends and I found it at a Big Lots or some such in like '91 for $5 marked down from like $50. We bought it on a larf because hey, it’s $5. B… --- ## [Making damage in first-person shooters more realistic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-damage-in-first-person-shooters-more-realistic/760708)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-damage-in-first-person-shooters-more-realistic/760708 "2016-08-05T21:16:05Z")
In many first-person shooter games, the main character not only is able to take a lot more damage than his enemies (you can get shot numerous times without dying, if the attacks are sufficiently spaced apart), but also r… --- ## [Total War: Warhammer Reviews (86 metacritic right now)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-war-warhammer-reviews-86-metacritic-right-now/755178)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-war-warhammer-reviews-86-metacritic-right-now/755178 "2016-08-05T20:12:23Z")
So this game is coming out on Tuesday. It takes the tried and true Total War Formula - usually set in historical places and times, and mashes it with the fantasy world of Warhammer. I love Total War, I’m pretty sure it’… --- ## [Would basketball "work" with soccer offside rules?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-basketball-work-with-soccer-offside-rules/760544)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-basketball-work-with-soccer-offside-rules/760544 "2016-08-05T15:25:23Z")
Now that there’s so much European soccer on US tv, and I watch pretty much all of it, I naturally start spotting offsides when watching the NBA or college basketball. I now feel like it would be an interesting game if … --- ## [Are you interested in the upcoming Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-interested-in-the-upcoming-olympics/761047)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-interested-in-the-upcoming-olympics/761047 "2016-08-04T23:31:41Z")
Me, I’m not a big fan of most sports, and not a fan of how the Olympics is covered, but I was somewhat surprised to not see an active ongoing thread about the Olympics with them coming up so soon. Did an all forum searc… --- ## [EPL Fantasy Football 2016/2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-fantasy-football-2016-2017/761772)
**Author:** [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-fantasy-football-2016-2017/761772 "2016-08-04T20:23:40Z")
'ere we go, 'ere we go, 'ere we go!! It’s back again. The Premier League in all its ill-gotten gained glory The SDMB League on http://fantasy.premierleague.com has been renewed and anyone who was part of it last year w… --- ## [Best Zelda Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zelda-game/760884)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zelda-game/760884 "2016-08-03T21:00:14Z")
What would you say the best Zelda game was? I’ve always loved the series from the very first game and have some personal favorites but I am not sure if I have a single favorite. Link to the past was my favorite pre-3D Ze… --- ## [Do basketball rules make it impossible to snatch ball from attacking player](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-basketball-rules-make-it-impossible-to-snatch-ball-from-attacking-player/758886)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-basketball-rules-make-it-impossible-to-snatch-ball-from-attacking-player/758886 "2016-08-03T16:55:01Z")
Not a big basketball fan. Simply because i cant see how a defender can take the ball off the attacker. Intercept a pass? Low chance. Snatch the ball from his hands? Again low chances. An attacker can simply barge in and… --- ## [Minority Stake in Pro Team? What does that get you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minority-stake-in-pro-team-what-does-that-get-you/761467)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minority-stake-in-pro-team-what-does-that-get-you/761467 "2016-08-03T06:35:41Z")
Word on the street is that The Dallas Mavericks in-the-news-right-now-owner is only the majority owner, and that minority shares are held by the two previous owners (perhaps 5% each). What is the purpose of keeping 5% o… --- ## ["The Last of Us": Ethics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-ethics/761229)
**Author:** [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-ethics/761229 "2016-08-02T19:37:41Z")
The Last of Us is a three year old game, widely considered one of the best console games, ever. I only got around to playing it a couple of weeks ago, when my wife and daughter were out of town. Like many good works of … --- ## [Bicycle race live camera feeds US vs. Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycle-race-live-camera-feeds-us-vs-europe/760774)
**Author:** [@mack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mack)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycle-race-live-camera-feeds-us-vs-europe/760774 "2016-08-02T18:23:11Z")
During the Tour de France and other bike races in Europe, whoever’s doing on-the-road camerawork can provide often excellent live feeds from canyon bottoms, mountain passes, in driving wind and rain, and so on. In the US… --- ## [Is 'Arkham Knight' on PC worth $23.99?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-arkham-knight-on-pc-worth-23-99/745087)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-arkham-knight-on-pc-worth-23-99/745087 "2016-08-02T16:51:17Z")
I played and enjoyed all the other PC Batman games, but this one seemed to be plagued by a lot of problems. Now it’s on sale for 24 bucks on Steam, so I’m considering it. --- ## [Best Gamecube Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-gamecube-games/761446)
**Author:** [@DerekMichaels00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekMichaels00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-gamecube-games/761446 "2016-08-02T04:04:16Z")
So a friend of mine has the Dolphin Emulator, which can emulate GCN games flawlessly. He wants to know some good games, aside from Mario Sunshine, SSB Melee, and Rogue Squadron to download. --- ## [MLB: July 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2016/758862)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2016/758862 "2016-08-01T21:01:40Z")
(Roughly) Halfway through the season. Let the dog days of summer begin. As noted in last month’s thread, Kershaw just went on the DL. Could be a brief stint, but maybe not. The Indians come into July on a 13-game winnin… --- ## [2016 Omnibus Golf Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-omnibus-golf-thread/746144)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-omnibus-golf-thread/746144 "2016-08-01T19:23:41Z")
I don’t see a golf thread yet for 2016. Here’s a thread to discuss the PGA, LPGA, and Champions tours for 2016. I imagine we will do separate threads for the majors. I’m really hoping Phil pulls off a win at Pebble Beac… --- ## [Last NFL/NBA/NHL Head coach or MLB Manager to die while still head coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-nfl-nba-nhl-head-coach-or-mlb-manager-to-die-while-still-head-coach/760649)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-nfl-nba-nhl-head-coach-or-mlb-manager-to-die-while-still-head-coach/760649 "2016-08-01T18:30:12Z")
Former NFL coach Dennis Green died at 67 today. While not young, there’s many head coaches in their 60s and I’m racking my brain to think of the last Head Coach or Manager of a major league team to die WHILE being the co… --- ## [Real life escape the room puzzles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-life-escape-the-room-puzzles/758715)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-life-escape-the-room-puzzles/758715 "2016-08-01T18:13:51Z")
Has anyone tried these? There are now three places in my town that offer “escape games”. I haven’t tried them, but I am curious about them, and would go if I got enough people to join me. What are they like? Are they w… --- ## [2016 NFL season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-nfl-season/761147)
**Author:** [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-nfl-season/761147 "2016-08-01T17:30:25Z")
Training camp starts this week and I don’t see that anyone has started a thread for this season. Let me start by saying; Fucking Redskins. Having grown up in DC, my family have always been Redskins fans. But during the… --- ## [No More New Year's Eve Bowl Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-new-years-eve-bowl-games/761231)
**Author:** [@RadicalPi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadicalPi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-new-years-eve-bowl-games/761231 "2016-07-29T21:25:48Z")
As a General Rule, Anyway. So, the experiment of turning New Year’s Eve into a college football playoff event has pretty much ended. After this year, the games will be on the Saturday before. Why they announced this in… --- ## [Olympics TV Coverage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-tv-coverage/761114)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-tv-coverage/761114 "2016-07-29T20:30:05Z")
This is a branch from this thread. Yes, it does - and that’s part of the problem. NBC pays so much for multi-year rights for both the summer and winter Olympics that it has to package the main broadcasts in a way that… --- ## [Pokemon Showdown! Every PvP variant for free in your Browser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-showdown-every-pvp-variant-for-free-in-your-browser/761222)
**Author:** [@TipTapTwo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TipTapTwo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-showdown-every-pvp-variant-for-free-in-your-browser/761222 "2016-07-29T20:23:52Z")
Do you like the PvP aspect of Pokemon, but do not have the time to raise each ‘mon perfectly in game in order to stand a chance over the DS’ wifi? Do you not have 60 bux, or wish that the older games could play Triple/Do… --- ## [Help me make an Escape the Room Puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-an-escape-the-room-puzzle/758067)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-an-escape-the-room-puzzle/758067 "2016-07-29T00:01:03Z")
Or, rather, Escape the Campsite My best friend is getting married in a few months, and I’m planning his bachelor party. He wants a camping trip weekend, so we’re doing that. He also loves Escape the Room puzzles, so I t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=171) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=173)